Bad Love an Alpha’s Regret by Elise Sinclair

Chapter 108

Going back to Aaron’s pack after this time apart feels strange.

And a lot like coming home.

We’re quiet for most of the ride.

It’s pitch black save for the headlights on the vehicles and these backcountry roads are virtually deserted. We’ve nearly

hit a few deer already, and I know Cedric is hoping we do. He

loves fresh venison.

“Take a run when you get home if you’re that hungry,” Aaron warns him. “But don’t dent another truck.”

The guys chuckle. William glances at us in the backseat. “I offered to drive.”

“No. You’re slow as f**k,” Cedric argues. “We wouldn’t make it

home til next week.”

They continue to rib each other goodnaturedly.

There is an ease among them, and even I feel more comfortable amid Aaron’s guys, which is surprising to say the least. They never really welcomed me in the past. I’ve always

like an outsider.

way Aaron has changed toward

it’s just that these wolves are a

am a

than theirs, comparatively.

whatever the reason, I feel lighter than I have in a

rearview. “Lucas is slow too.”

in the distance. “Seeing as those SUVS have the trunks,”

point,” he

expecting Aaron to have the two other SUVS escort us. For the event, I expected some show of force, so I wasn’t surprised when he came with a contingency of wolves,

my benefit?” I ask. “Or are there other things you aren’t

straight ahead. “Better safe

doesn’t answer

then glance out the window.

on my plate, I probably shouldn’t court any extras anyway. But there is a pang of

…whatever our

been trust.

Power and privilege.

Motives and agendas.

Passion and pain.

this is all we are

the drama or extremes. It doesn’t suit Aaron. He’s made for bigger things. But me…I wouldn’t

live without the fighting and drama.